Big West Conference

UCLA pitcher David Berg has less than total recall about the 2013 College World Series. He was there, closing out the Bruins' victory that gave them their first national title. Other than that, he draws a blank. "I was really so locked into the moment that I don't remember a ton about it," Berg said. Except the postgame celebration. "Definitely," he said. Berg had a different view of the CWS last year. Injuries depleted the Bruins to the point where they didn't reach the NCAA tournament. "I didn't really watch it," said Berg, a senior who is the Bruins' all-time leader with 48 saves. "I was pretty disappointed not to...

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